Category: Featured News

Professor, Mayor, Deputy CM, MP, Now LG: The Many Chapters of Dr. Dinesh Sharma

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha MP and former Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Dr Dinesh Sharma has been appointed Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands by President Droupadi Murmu. The appointment notification was issued by Rashtrapati Bhavan late on Saturday, marking another significant step in Sharma’s long political journey. The 62-year-old politician has held several important positions in politics and public life, moving from academia and municipal administration in Lucknow to the Uttar Pradesh government, Parliament and now the constitutional office of Lieutenant Governor. According…

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Five Stories, Five Shades: OTT Promises a Power-Packed Week of Entertainment

Arijit Bose

From ‘Missing Mahila’ to ‘Bandar’, compelling stories are set to dominate OTT this week From mystery and romance to family drama and crime, OTT platforms bring a fresh dose of entertainment Mumbai (Anil Bedag): The world of OTT is offering viewers an exciting variety of stories this week. Mystery, relationship complexities, family emotions, friendship and crime—these five releases span different genres and have the potential to keep audiences hooked. ‘Missing Mahila’ features Mitra Gadhvi and Esha Kansara, adding intrigue to the storyline. As questions surrounding marriage, trust and identity begin…

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Smart Education and Innovation Drive a New Era of Academics in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In classrooms across Lucknow and Uttar Pradesh, education is undergoing a quiet but significant transformation. The familiar blackboard is increasingly sharing space with interactive digital panels, textbooks are being supplemented by multimedia resources, and conventional rote learning is gradually giving way to experimentation, problem-solving and hands-on learning. This transition is being driven by a combination of digital infrastructure, teacher training, innovative teaching practices and specialised skill-development programmes. Smart classrooms, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) laboratories, artificial intelligence and robotics labs, coding programmes and innovation platforms are creating an academic…

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Teachers in Lucknow: Working Harder and Smarter in a Changing Classroom Landscape

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In the bustling educational corridors of Lucknow, a quiet transformation is taking place inside classrooms. Teachers in government, aided and council schools are moving steadily beyond the traditional chalk-and-talk approach, adapting to a learning environment shaped by technology, the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and a growing emphasis on experiential education. Smart classrooms, ICT laboratories, digital learning resources and the “Learning by Doing” approach are changing the way lessons are planned and delivered. But the transition has also brought a new challenge: teachers are expected to achieve more while…

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The Sonia Gandhi Memoir Controversy: Publishing, Politics, and Free Expression

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: Sonia Gandhi’s upcoming memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, represents more than a personal recollection—it has crystallized fundamental tensions in contemporary India over publishing freedom, institutional autonomy, and the boundaries of political discourse. The controversy surrounding its Indian publication, which erupted in late August 2026, encapsulates broader anxieties about the space available for critical voices in the country’s media and publishing landscape. The Book and Its Significance The 544-page memoir, scheduled for global release through Alfred A. Knopf on November 10, 2026, traces six decades of Indian history…

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PM Modi Taking Small Village Initiatives to National Platform: Keshav Prasad Maurya

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said on Sunday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been providing national recognition to small but meaningful initiatives emerging from villages and local communities, thereby encouraging citizens, particularly young people, to contribute to nation-building. Maurya listened to the 137th episode of Prime Minister Modi’s monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat at his camp office in Lucknow along with Union Minister of State B.L. Verma. During the programme, the Prime Minister highlighted several issues related to public participation in nation-building, the positive…

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AIIMS Rae Bareli Launches Gastroenterology Department; OPD to Run Twice a Week

Arijit Bose

Rae Bareli: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rae Bareli, has launched the outpatient services of its Gastroenterology Department, expanding specialised healthcare facilities for patients suffering from digestive system-related ailments in the region. The Gastroenterology OPD was inaugurated on Monday by Executive Director Prof. (Dr.) Amita Jain. The event was attended by Additional Medical Superintendent Dr. Neeraj Kumar Srivastava, Financial Adviser Col. Upendra Nath Rai, Dr. Madhukar Mittal from Internal Medicine, Dr. Archana Verma from Neurology, Dr. Sunita Singh from Paediatric Surgery, Deputy Medical Superintendent-II Dr. Kumar Dharmendra…

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Ayushmann Khurrana’s Jalna Visit Highlights the Message of Child Safety 

Arijit Bose

“No Child Should Lose Their Childhood Because of Their Circumstances”: Ayushmann Khurrana Mumbai (Anil Bedag): Renowned actor and UNICEF India National Ambassador Ayushmann Khurrana visited Jalna in Maharashtra, where he met children and families affected by seasonal migration and delivered a strong message about ensuring a safe and secure childhood. Under UNICEF-supported kinship and community care programmes, children are being supported within family and community settings, with a focus on their education, health, nutrition and emotional well-being. Khurrana said, “No child should have to lose their childhood because of their…

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Why Has Vande Mataram Become a Political Flashpoint?

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: The latest political debate over Vande Mataram, India’s national song, has once again brought questions of history, nationalism, constitutional values and electoral politics into the public discourse. Written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, Vande Mataram became one of the defining expressions of India’s freedom movement and inspired generations of Indians during the struggle against British rule. The song’s historical significance, however, has also been accompanied by periodic political and social debates over its complete and shortened versions. The present controversy has revived discussion around the decision taken by the…

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Rahul Gandhi’s Political Relaunch Comes Amid Fresh Electoral Buzz

Arijit Bose

New Delhi: With the political atmosphere beginning to intensify ahead of upcoming electoral contests, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi appears to be undergoing another effort at political repositioning. A series of public appearances and political programmes in recent weeks have once again put the spotlight on his leadership, messaging and the Congress party’s broader strategy. The latest phase began after controversy surrounding the Congress leadership’s rendition of Vande Mataram during Independence Day events. Rahul Gandhi subsequently staged a protest outside the Parliament Street police station in connection with a reported pellet-gun…

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